"I..." Maisie didn't quite know how to respond.

Arya quickly waved her hand and said, "Please, don't misunderstand. I'm not prying into your privacy. I just find this situation a bit odd."

"Yeah, it does seem strange," Maisie said, lowering her head in thought. She added, "I didn't know Daniel before. I first met him while working at the kindergarten. So, I'm not sure why Graham's suspicions exist. If needed, I can explain things to him in person."

"Do you really want to see him again?"

Maisie chuckled. "We ended our engagement—we're not enemies. Plus, as you mentioned, he has already faced consequences, hasn't he?"

Arya nodded, admiring Maisie's magnanimity. She couldn't help but think she might not have the same composure if Toph treated her the same way.

After a light meal, Maisie went straight to the hospital. She knew Graham would be at the hospital today for a dressing change and the ward he'd be in. While she no longer had lingering feelings for him, she felt the need to clarify things. Perhaps explaining the situation would put an end to his suspicions.

ward, she

coming out of the room. He seemed somewhat surprised when he saw Maisie but quickly adjusted

"Why are you here?"

she

glanced inside the

pale as if he had melded with the wall. There was a hint of

at her. "I heard that Mr. Bayer is here for a dressing change, so I reminded

wasn't naive and couldn't fully believe his words, but his

"Mr. Bayer, your injuries aren't too severe. The doctors and nurses here have been very

Graham bit his lip.

"Also, you must take the words of comfort I just gave you to heart. You're a talented and capable person. I don't want to see

of the ward while holding Maisie. He knew that Graham was staring

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